Uterine and Vaginal are both relatively common prolapses to occur at calving time. The vaginal prolapse is more common and looks like a pink mass of tissue about the size of a large grapefruit or volleyball. Some cases may even be life threatening. A Gir cow of 13 years old and 8.5 months pregnant was presented to Cattle Breeding Farm with cervico-vaginal prolapse. Normally, supporting ligaments and other connective tissues hold your uterus in place inside your pelvic cavity. Weakening of these supportive structures allows the uterus to slip down into the vagina. As a result, the vagina also is pulled down and may turn inside out. A prolapse is defined as: the falling down or slipping of a body part from its usual position. A prolapse is the slipping forward or down of a part or organ of the body. There are two different kinds of prolapses commonly associated with calving in beef cattle: vaginal and uterine. Uterine prolapse is when the pelvic floor muscles are no longer strong enough to support the uterus correctly. Prolapse of the vagina, cervix, or uterus Richard Hopper, DVM Prolapses or eversion of the reproductive organs of cows are common occurrences and can be a potentially life threatening condition for the cow. Uterine prolapse What is it: This is a veterinary emergency. A uterine prolapse can occur directly after the cow calves. Bovine prolapsed uterus refers to the abnormal positioning of the bovine uterus after calving.It is most common in dairy cattle and can occur in beef cows occasionally with hypocalcaemia. Some cases may even be life threatening. Here is a breakdown on both and what they mean to a beef producer. vaginal & uterine prolapse in cattle 1. vaginal and uterine prolapse penile deviation, phimosis, renalfailure, nephropexy, transplantation and anastomosis of ureters on presentation dr. naveen kumar verma m-5724 Of the cattle group with uterine prolapse, 14 (53,8%) were two years old, six (23,1%) were three years old, and six (23,1%) were four years of age or older. Uterine prolapse. We have recently discussed the uterine prolapse in comparison to the more difficult but rare uterine prolapse in cattle, and the article produced quite a significant number of responses from the readers. It was concluded that mild hypocalcemia and some degree of dystocia were associated with the uterine prolapses. The invagination of the contralateral horn, which is prevented from exteriorization by the strong intercornual ligament, can be located by careful examination of the surface of the prolapsed organ. Around calving time, prolapses in cows and heifers can be major health issues. Prolapse of the uterus is a larger, longer mass, more deep red and covered with the "buttons" on which the placenta attached. The complete uterine prolapse is most common at calving. Prolapse of the postgravid uterine horn usually is complete in cows, and the mass of uterus usually hangs below the hocks. Reproductive Prolapses of Cattle (Livestock Health Series) - FSA3102 Author: Heidi Ward,Jeremy Powell Subject: Prolapse can be defined as an abnormal reposition of a body part from its normal anatomical position.